Quercus coahuilensis
Family |
Fagaceae |
Genus |
Quercus |
Species |
coahuilensis |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (evergreen) |
Height |
5-6 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat |
Found at altitudes of 2,000-3,550 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Blackish in colour with fissures. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Ovoid, 3-4 mm in length. |
Leaf Description |
Obovate or elliptic-oblong, toothed, with a cordate or rounded base and 4-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 2-6 x 1-3 cm. |
Fruit Description |
Acorn maturing over two year period. |